Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Didem KARACAOĞLU Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Biyoloji Bölümü Görükle Kampüsü, Nilüfer/BURSA 16059 e-posta: didemk@uludag.edu.tr Telefon: 0 (224) 294 1867 Uludag University Faculty of Arts and Science Department of Biology Gorukle Campus, Nilufer/BURSA 16059 e-mail: didemk@uludag.edu.tr Phone: 0 (224) 294 1867
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Objective of the Course:
The aim of the course is to explain basic concepts of algal culture techniques and phytoplankton ecology. The goal is to give advanced knowledge about relationships between algal culture and algal ecology.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
Learns the basic concepts of microalgae culture. Can apply the knowledge learned about commercially important microalgae species and production methods in the field of algal biotechnology.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Be able to describe the structures and life histories of the common algal groups.
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Be able to explain the modern culture methods;
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To be able to explain how the physical and chemical properties of water affect the algal growth
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Be able to solve culture problems;
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Be able to discuss the effect of environmental factors on the algal culture
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Be able to make population analysis with different culture methods;
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Be able to make connections between biology and the other sciences;
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Be able to access and utilize pertinent large databases;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
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Be able to access and utilize pertinent large databases
Basic terminology related to algal culture
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The characheristics of algal growth in cultures of limited volumes
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Collection, storage and preservation, different culture types
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Culture parameters such as mixing, salinity, pH, light and temperature
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Sterilization of culture materials
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The growth of algae in continuous and semi-continuous cultures
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Midterm exam,
answer of exam questions and general discussion
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Effected factors of phytoplankton growth; light, temperature, salinity, nutrient
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The effect of thermal stratification on phytoplankton
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The general features of phytoplankton growth in lakes and the sea
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Increase of phytoplankton in temperate waters in the spring
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Phytoplankton distrubition and seasonal succession
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Recent literatures related to algal cultures
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Recent literatures related to phytoplankton ecology
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Foog, G.E. 1965. Algal Cultures and Phytoplankton Ecology. The University of Wisconsin Press. 126 p. Sukatar, A. 2004. Alg Kültür Yöntemleri. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi No:184. II.Baskı.168 p. Barsanti L., Gualtieri P. 2002. Algae Anatomy, Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Taylor and Francis Group.301 p.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
0
0
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Total
2
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
The system of relative evaluation is applied.
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
3
42
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
5
70
Homeworks, Performances
1
25
50
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
0
0
0
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
25
25
Total WorkLoad
187
Total workload/ 30 hr
6,23
ECTS Credit of the Course
6
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
